Medical Laboratory Scientist
About The Position
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare since 1891, expanding its reach and services across the Puget Sound area through strategic partnerships. The organization is committed to healing the whole person – body, mind, and spirit – in the communities it serves, strengthened by diverse expertise and shared values. They offer a full spectrum of health care services through a comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites, with a focus on pioneering medical advances and dedication to excellence. Joining the team means contributing to top-quality, professional healthcare in modern, well-equipped facilities. As a Medical Lab Scientist, the role involves being a critical diagnostic expert, performing complex laboratory tests to ensure accurate, timely results vital for patient diagnosis and treatment. This includes executing a wide range of analytical procedures across various lab disciplines (hematology, chemistry, microbiology, etc.), analyzing specimens, operating/maintaining instruments, interpreting results, and conducting quality control, providing crucial data for clinical decisions. Success in this role requires a strong scientific foundation, advanced technical proficiency, exceptional problem-solving skills, meticulous attention to detail, and a paramount commitment to accuracy and regulatory adherence.
Requirements
- Bachelors Of Science in a biological or chemical science as defined by CLIA., upon hire
Nice To Haves
- International Medical Laboratory Scientist, upon hire
- Blood Banking, upon hire
- Chemistry - ASCP, upon hire
- Clinical Laboratory Scientist, upon hire
- Clinical Laboratory Technologist, upon hire
- Technologist in Molecular Biology, upon hire
- Medical Laboratory Scientist - Med Technologist, upon hire
- Medical Technologist AAB, upon hire
- Technologist in Microbiology, upon hire
- Medical Technologist AMT, upon hire
- Specialist in Hematology, upon hire
- Specialist in Microbiobiology, upon hire
- Med Technologist - ASCP, upon hire
- Histotechnologist, upon hire
Responsibilities
- Performs and reports waived, moderately complex, and highly complex test procedures on patient specimens adhering to the Section’s Standard Operating Procedures to ensure accurate and timely reporting
- Provides excellent patient care through clinical correlation of results, identification of patterns of bias, rapid notification of appropriate caregivers of critical values, and completion of testing within established turn-around-time limits
- Ensures that major automated equipment is operational by performing required maintenance, calibration and troubleshooting procedures; including contacting of instrument vendor for assistance or repair
- Performs required calibration and quality control procedures and maintains records to ensure tests are being performed within established parameters
- Performs proficiency testing as assigned and review results with laboratory clinical leaders
- Assists in evaluation and generation of compliant documentation for the validation of new procedures and equipment to provide the physician with the most current laboratory technology
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
